CREATE A SPACE FOR YOURSELF

◇ Refraining from Distractions:
Being in the LDT means minimizing communication with others and refraining from news and entertainment. Structure your training days with simplicity—put an away message on your email, save your snail mail for later, prepare the simplest meals you can… some in advance if you’re able to.

◇ Requesting support from people you live with:
If you are living with others, tell them about the schedule and lovingly request that they give you space, especially during the session hours, but even, if possible, during the breaks.
Here are some phrases to make that request: “Would you be willing to……….…? Then “This is what it would mean to me:…………..” Then, something that expresses your gratitude, like “Thank you so much. You are such a support to me, it makes my heart sing.”

◇ Set Your Intention:
In the days before the training begins, take some moments to consider what is calling you to leadership. It may be that you’re doing this for the benefit of yourself and those around you. It may be to undertake this training to deepen your leadership and facilitation skills and your connection with Grace. It may be to let something in you go, so something new can come forth. It may be so you can open to more presence, steadiness and compassion, for yourself and others. It may be to release your fears and become more loving, to contribute more to our world.…

◇ A Sacred Space:
We highly recommend you participate in this retreat in a quiet, dedicated place in your home, with your door closed if you live with others. If your household is very busy, loud, or distracting, you may consider staying somewhere else where you will have peace and quiet.
Wherever you’ll end up staying, ideally, besides a table or desk, you’d also have a homemade altar or shrine where you can light candles, place flowers and/or inspiring images or items that remind you of the Sacred.